Cincinnati Reds News Roundup — September 13, 2026

The Cincinnati Reds snapped a five-game losing streak with a 4-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday, with Eugenio Suarez's three-run home run in the sixth inning providing the decisive blow. The win came after Saturday's disastrous 13-9 loss in which Brady Singer surrendered eight earned runs through four innings and the bullpen collapsed, allowing five more runs in the fifth.

The loss exposed deep problems in Cincinnati's rotation. Beyond Chase Burns, who has carried the team with a 2.73 ERA and an 18-7 record in his 25 starts, the pitching staff has been unreliable. Singer may leave in free agency, Hunter Greene is undergoing Tommy John surgery, and Brandon Williamson must improve his control to remain viable, having walked seven batters in just 9⅔ innings since returning from a shoulder injury in early September. The rotation's 4.72 ERA ranks 27th in baseball, a figure that would be far worse without Burns' dominance.

Despite the pitching struggles, the Reds' front office announced it will retain general manager Nick Krall, manager Terry Francona, and the coaching staff for 2027. Krall took personal responsibility for the team's disappointing performance, noting that the Reds have compiled a 457-502 record since he took over after the 2020 season. Eight of the nine teams with worse records than Cincinnati since 2021 have already replaced their top baseball executive, making the Reds' decision to maintain continuity an outlier.

The team faces significant work heading into next season. Beyond the rotation's weakness, the Reds have struggled with defense, bullpen consistency, and offensive production. The path forward appears to depend heavily on maintaining Burns' excellence while addressing the offense and bullpen, though an expected lockout could complicate free agency efforts during the offseason.